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In the summer of 1997, a young, 20-year-old Hispanic/Latino woman named Heather Hernandez had recently arrived in Spokane, Washington, having moved from the Southwest in July. Described by those who knew her as smart, funny, and level-headed, her time in the city was tragically short-lived. Her life took a dark turn, and within a few weeks of her arrival, she had been arrested twice for prostitution.
On August 16, 1997, Heather Hernandez was murdered. Ten days later, on August 26, her par ...Read More
On August 16, 1997, Heather Hernandez was murdered. Ten days later, on August 26, her par ...Read More
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Heather Hernandez
Female
Hispanic / Latino
Spokane
WA
1997-08-16
20
Heather
Hernandez
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Reading through the details of Heather Hernandez's case, I can't help but think about her move to Sp... ...Read More
04/23/2024
04/23/2024
I was reading about Heather Hernandez's case again, and something that got me thinking was her move ... ...Read More
03/10/2024
03/10/2024
Does anyone else find it unsettling how many young lives were impacted during Yates' rampage? Heathe... ...Read More
08/31/2023
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